Bill Roberts

Bill Roberts "is President and CEO of S-VOX (formerly the VisionTV group of channels) – a position to which he brings a wealth of experience in broadcasting, as well as public, government and international affairs.

"Prior to his appointment at S-VOX, Roberts was Secretary General of the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA), a non-profit organization that serves as the voice of North American broadcasters on global issues. In this role, he increased NABA membership from nine to 50, and was responsible for developing the association’s relationships with Microsoft and AT&T. At NABA, he also managed the secretariat of the World Broadcasting Unions, and played an active part in organizing the United Nations World Television Forum on the Impact of Television on Peace and Development.

"The move to NABA followed eight years with public service broadcaster TVOntario, first as Senior Managing Director of External Relations, and then as Senior Director-General of International Affairs.

"Roberts serves on the Board of Directors of the Media Awareness Network; the International Broadcast Training of Canada Group and the Hot Docs Advisory Council. He's also Chairperson of One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel.

"A native of Quebec, Roberts currently lives in Toronto with his family. His interests include mountaineering and scuba diving. He is fluent in French, and conversant in Spanish and Swedish." [1]